Emily T. Cha, MD| Orthopedic Sports Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Dr. Emily Cha is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine. Her areas of special expertise and interest include:
- Shoulder arthritis
- Open shoulder instability surgery
- Rotator cuff tears
- Knee arthritis
- ACL injuries
- Multiligamentous injuries
- Meniscus injuries
- Traumatic injuries
- Arthroplasty
She treats patients of all ages and activity levels, from professional and collegiate athletes to weekend warriors, runners, and fitness enthusiasts. When working with patients, she takes team-based approach to care to achieve the best outcome for each patient. Clear communication and a willingness to answer any questions you have about your condition or treatment plan are the foundation of her approach to care.
When she’s not working, Dr. Cha enjoys running, playing tennis, and spending time with her husband and their pets.
Clinical areas of focus
- Ankle Pain
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
- Cartilage Injury
- Elbow Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Hip Labral Tear
- Hip Pain
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Meniscus Injury
- Rotator Cuff Disorders
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Pain
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- Achilles Tendon Tear
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Achilles Tendonosis
- Acromioclavicular Fracture
- Acromioclavicular Joint Separation
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Adhesive Capsulitis Of The Shoulder
- Ankle Dislocation
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Impingement
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Pain
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Strain
- Ankle Tendon Tear
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
- Anterior Tibialis Tendon Tear
- Arm Fracture
- Arm Injury
- Arm Pain
- Arthritis
- Arthritis Of Knee
- Athletic Pubalgia
- Avascular Necrosis Of The Arm
- Bicep Injury
- Bicep Pain
- Bicep Tear
- Biceps Tendonitis
- Bucket Handle Meniscus Tear
- Bursitis
- Bursitis Of The Elbow
- Bursitis, Subcutaneous Tendo Achilles
- Calcific Tendonitis
- Calf Muscle Injury
- Calf Pain
- Cartilage Injury
- Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
- Chronic Muscle Injury
- Clavicle Fracture
- Comminuted Fracture
- Compartment Syndrome
- Compound Fracture
- Dislocated Patella
- Distal Radial Fracture
- Elbow Arthritis
- Elbow Bone Spur
- Elbow Dislocation
- Elbow Fracture
- Elbow Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Tendonitis
- Epicondylitis
- Femur Fracture
- Fibula Fracture
- Foot Fracture
- Foot Pain
- Foot Tendon Tear
- Forearm Fracture
- Fracture
- Gastrocnemius Injury
- Gluteal Injury
- Gluteus Medius Tear
- Hamstring Injury
- Hip Abductor Tear
- Hip Click
- Hip Dislocation
- Hip Impingement
- Hip Injury
- Hip Labral Tear
- Hip Pain
- Hip Pain Over Age 60
- Hip Pain Under Age 60
- Hip Rotator Cuff Tear
- Humerus Fracture
- Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome
- Joint Dislocation
- Jumper's Knee
- Knee Clunk Syndrome
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Injury
- Knee Instability
- Knee Pain
- Knee Pain For Patients Aged Younger Than 60
- Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Leg Fracture
- Leg Injury
- Leg Pain
- Ligament Injury
- Ligament Tear
- Locking Knee
- Loose Body In The Knee
- Medial Collateral Ligament Injury Of The Knee
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Meniscus Injury
- Meniscus Tear
- Multiple Ligament Knee Injury
- Non Displaced Fracture
- Non-Displaced Fracture Of Radius
- Non-Displaced Fracture Of Ulna
- Nonunion Fracture
- Overuse Injury
- Overuse Injury Of The Ankle
- Paratenonitis
- Patella Dislocation
- Patella Injury
- Patellar Instability
- Patellar Tendon Rupture
- Patellofemoral Injury
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Pectoral Muscle Injury
- Pectoralis Major Tendon Injury
- Peroneal Tendon Tear
- Peroneal Tendonitis
- Persistent Pain After Orthopedic Surgery
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Tear
- Posterolateral Corner Injury
- Proximal Humerus Fractures
- Proximal Ulnar Fracture
- Quadrangular Space Syndrome
- Quadriceps Injury
- Radial Fracture
- Repetitive Stress Injury
- Rotator Cuff Disorders
- Rotator Cuff Impingement
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Running Injury
- Scapular Dyskinesis
- Separated Shoulder
- Sesamoiditis
- Shin Splints
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Impingement
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Labral Tear
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Strain
- Snapping Hip Syndrome
- Soft Tissue Injury
- Sports Related Ankle Injury
- Sports Related Foot Injury
- Sports Related Injury
- Stress Fracture Of The Radius
- Stress Fractures
- Synovial Chondromatosis
- Tarsal Coalition
- Tendinitis Of The Hand
- Tendinitis Of The Wrist
- Tendinosis
- Tendon Injury
- Tendonitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Throwing Injury
- Tibia Fracture
- Tibial Spine Fracture
- Tibial Tendonitis
- Toe Fracture
- Tricep Injury
- Twisted Ankle
- Ulnar Fracture
- Ulnar Nerve Compression
- Ulnar Nerve Injury
- Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Wrist Dislocation
- Wrist Pain
Procedures I perform
- Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair
- Arthroscopy Of Elbow
- Arthroscopy Of Hip
- Arthroscopy Of Knee
- Arthroscopy Of Shoulder
- Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation
- Cartilage Transplant
- Computer Assisted Surgery
- Cortisone Injection
- Damaged Knee Cartilage Removal
- Elbow Injection
- Elbow Surgery
- Exertional Compartment Release
- Hip Labral Tear Repair
- Hip Preservation
- Hip Surgery
- Hyaluronic Acid Injection
- Joint Replacement And Reconstructive Surgery
- Knee Microfracture Surgery
- Knee Stabilization
- Knee Surgery
- Latarjet
- Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair
- Medial Collateral Ligament Repair
- Meniscal Surgery
- Meniscectomy
- Meniscus Transplant
- Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
- Multiple Ligament Reconstruction
- Non Surgical Arthritis Treatment
- Osteochondral Allograft
- Osteochondral Autograft
- Pectoralis Major Tendon Tear Repair
- Peroneal Tendon Surgery
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Of The Knee
- Platelet Rich Plasma Injection (PRP) Of The Elbow
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Repair
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Scapula Fusion Surgery
- Shoulder Labral Tear Repair
- Shoulder Stabilization
- Shoulder Surgery
- Superior Capsular Reconstruction
- Tendon Repair Surgery
- Total Hip Revision
- Total Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement, Age Greater Than 50
- Total Knee Replacement, Age Less Than 50
- Total Knee Revision
- Total Shoulder Replacement Revision Surgery
- Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Anthem Plus BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- I-SNP
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- United Select Plus (POS)
- United Mamsi Life & Health
- Kaiser Select-Added Choice
- Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Cigna HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Select
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)
- Tricare for Life East
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Medicaid - District of Columbia
- Carefirst EPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Core Essential (HMO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Medicaid - Virginia
- Traditional Medicare Fee for Service
- United Optimum Choice
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Carefirst BlueChoice HMO
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- Cigna EPO
- Kaiser Medicare Plus
- Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Student Resources
- United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)
- Virginia Premier
- D-SNP)
- United Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Kaiser Signature
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Cigna Choice Fund PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Anthem (POS & Open Access POS) BCBS of VA HealthKeepers
- Kaiser Flexible Choice
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- United Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Cigna Indemnity
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Cigna POS/Network POS
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna HMO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United Choice
- United Choice Plus
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Tricare East Select
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Tricare East Prime
- United Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- HealthyBlue PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access
- United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Cigna Network Open Access
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Medicaid - Maryland
- United Golden Rule
- Cigna PPO and PPO Plus
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- WellPoint Maryland
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- United Navigate
- Anthem HMO - BCBS of VA HealthKeepers
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Innovation Health: POS
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA
- United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose
- Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- First Health PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship Program: Houston Methodist Hospital (2017)
Residency Program: Indiana University School of Medicine (2016)
Medical School: Indiana University-Purdue University (2011)
Graduate Education: Indiana University-Purdue University (2006)